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How Can Severe Headaches Be Treated?
I have had a severe tension headache for 5 hours now. Only thing I was able to do was apply a cold pack to the neck, forehead, and temple area. The pain has reduced some but is still very much present. Is there anything else other than medication I can do?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
Yes, a severe tension headache can be reduced by mind control. You need to relax and do meditation if possible. Try to keep yourself busy with any other work or entertain yourself so that your concentration is at work.
Take a head bath with hot water and your mind and body will be relaxed, hot oil massage of hair can decrease your headache. Steam inhalation with flavors like menthol, coffee can be soothing and do relax your mind and your headache will be gone in no time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
Yes, a severe tension headache can be reduced by mind control. You need to relax and do meditation if possible. Try to keep yourself busy with any other work or entertain yourself so that your concentration is at work.
Take a head bath with hot water and your mind and body will be relaxed, hot oil massage of hair can decrease your headache. Steam inhalation with flavors like menthol, coffee can be soothing and do relax your mind and your headache will be gone in no time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana
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